This week, GM Authority reported that Buick will introduce 12 new vehicles in China by 2025, including five nameplates from the upcoming family of all-electric Electra models. In addition to the all-new Buick GL8 Century MPV, one of the seven internal combustion models is the upcoming Buick Envista crossover has just been leaked.
China’s authorities took the scoop out of SAIC-GM’s hands by releasing the company’s product statement for the new Buick Envista, an all-new compact crossover that will expand Buick’s crossover portfolio in the Chinese market and be positioned between the current Buick Encore GX and Buick Envision S.
As GM Authority exclusively reported, GM applied to register the name “Envista” as a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2019. This new nameplate is inspired by the name of the Buick Avista Concept but with the prefix “En” used in all crossovers.
Leaked images of the upcoming Buick Envista show a coupe-style crossover with a low roofline and prominent tailgate, something we haven’t yet seen in the utility vehicle lineup. The Envista embraces the recent evolution of Buick’s design language with its new front end, featuring a large lower grille, shark-nose-like appearance with the new logo, and split headlights.
The side and rear end have design elements similar to those of the current models, except for the bulky rear section with high brake lights and the new logo. The Envista measures 182.6 inches long, 71.5 inches wide, 61.6 inches tall, and rides on a 106.3-inch wheelbase – the last two measurements being identical to those of the upcoming Chevy Seeker.
| Buick Envista | Chevy Seeker | |
|---|---|---|
| Length (in / mm): | 182.6 / 4,638 | 178.6 / 4,537 |
| Width (in / mm): | 71.5 / 1,816 | 71.7 / 1,823 |
| High (in / mm): | 61.6 / 1,565 | 61.6 / 1,564 |
| Wheelbase (in / mm): | 106.3 / 2,700 | 106.3 / 2,700 |
The dimensions and drivetrain of the upcoming Buick Envista show that it is closely related to the forthcoming Chevy Seeker, with whom it will share GM’s VSS-F platform. The Envista will be equipped with GM’s new turbocharged 1.5L I4 engine that delivers 177 horsepower.
Upcoming Chevy Seeker crossover
The new Buick Envista will officially debut later this year in China as a new crossover positioned in the lower C-segment, offering a different body style in the most in-demand category of the global auto market. It’s unknown now if Buick plans to offer the all-new Envista in North America.
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They should bring that to the US. Buick could use some excitement.
This looks pretty generic to me. I’m not sure what is exciting about a crossover that looks like all the rest of them.
That line including the door handles straight back, and upward is the character line that has turned me off on Ford’s for a long time. Makes the car look wedge shaped. Not attractive.
“Embista” is a Spanish word that means “that I/he/she/it clashes/runs over someone else”.
Yeah. Because all those decades of sedans weren’t generic.
Yes they were. Which doesn’t help this vehicle in any way.
What you’re doing is deflecting, and isn’t helpful or relevant.
Well if you’re agreeing that sedans in the day were generic and SUVs of today are as well, you’re admitting that it’s hard for car manufacturers to make their cars look any different.
Oh, and whenever they DO just that — idiots line up to mock the ‘different’ cars. I own a Nissan Cube that my wife absolutely ADORES. Get’s better mileage than my Buick Encore, has been more reliable than the Buick, came in a more fun color choice with a better speaker system — for less money!
But that doesn’t matter to this idiots. “It looks funny!” “I’d never drive that!”
By the by I think this Envista doesn’t look half as generic as the original Envision.
All I said is that this is generic, and there is nothing exciting about it.
I’m not even sure you disagreed, but you responded anyway.
I don’t think it’s generic or dull. I’d consider it.
Excitement? Did you mean that in a sarcastic sense? That vehicle is about as exciting as a third coat of paint.
I’ve seen more exciting fortune cookies.
Nice dimensions ….. with typical Buick build quality and done up in Buick swagger, it should be a big hit anywhere they sell it.
That size is perfect for me too. A roomy 4 seater. Envision is too big.
See how the CCP wrings GM’s neck to cough out an upcoming vehicle which by right should not be exposed to the public as yet.
This new Envista looks decent enough. GM will import these from China…
CCP UR MOM
Wow now that’s some high quality plastic.
Wait until you touch it…
Does USA Buick still plan a reveal of the dark blue concept teased earlier this year, or is it the same as the Wildcat Concept already shown?
Does GM Authority know whether the Chinese Buick Envista will be the fourth vehicle in the USA lineup, or are you expecting the Buick Envision GX (aka Envision Plus) to be?
Buick has some nice designs in the pipeline. Taking some cues from the wildcat concept.
About as exciting as watching the grass grow or paint dry.
it is totally strange…
Lambo Urus + Toyota = Envista
Forgot to add the x6 in there
If they would build a GNX version, it might look more like a Lambo Urus.
They should put an ls3 in it. Make a good urus and x6M competitor.
Looks like one of those generic cars from the Chinese brands. It’s not ugly but it’s just as bland and derivative as possible. Like the Chinese Buick folks copied a lot of Porsche, some from Nissan, a bit from Mazda, took elements from Jaguar, and got inspired by the CT5’s weird sail panel. I see no Buick DNA. It was obviously designed in China for the Chinese.
agreed. Not a fan of the new logo and what’s up with the ridiculous headlights (whatever these are called now).
Logo is awesome.
Just not impressed with what I’m seeing here. Looks too much like a Ford Escape mixed with who knows what. It certainly isn’t “Buick” IMO. So sad.
Can you say Honda CrossTour? We know how that worked out. Please, keep it in China!
Excitement? Remember Pontiac. See what it did for them.
JAFSUV
It’s a completely different direction for Buick, just as they said. This model must be the base version and the white paint makes it seem very plain. But there is a GS variant and I bet it looks improved in other colors.
I’d rather have a Pontiac Bonny with a huge engine and beautiful leather seats. What a dream. LOL
They still make one, unfortunately it’s a Sierra….
Just stunning how Queen MaryB is giving away all the latest & greatest automotive technology to the CCP Communist Chinese for big profits. Just like them soulless PGA golfers, throwing the PGA Tour under the bus & taking the millions of Saudi Arabian $$$ to the bank for a get rich quick payout. To hell with all the human atrocities commited over many decades by the murderous Saudi & Communist China Regimes.
Uhh, we did go into Iraq under a lie and killed/injured hundreds of thousands of people and our service members…
“Not so fast”. Yet another anonymous coward. They exist by the millions across the www. Explains the absolute friggin MESS this country & the world are in, especially for you under 40 “anonymous” globalist anti-American kiddies on the net that will live most of your lives in the mess you are creating. Good luck. The futures so bright you’ll have to wear shades…….
Whatever retiree, we’re still paying for 2 multi-trillion dollar wars along with the housing crash with nothing gained. That wasn’t cause by “www.Explains”, that’s on your plate..
Ugly. Yuck. Horrible. Hideous. I can’t believe the maker of beautiful vehicles for decades has presented this Honda Crosstour Nissan Juke look alike. Do automakers really think that ALL new car buyers want or need a crossover or SUV? NO! WE DON’T! There is still a market for sedans and coupes. Buick should step up and fill that need. Right now, we have to choose from Toyota Avalon and Chrysler 300 if a near luxury vehicle is what is desired. Wake up, automakers! Be a standout again! Produce luxury sedans! Be a rebel!
the Avalon is no longer. Agreed that there is still is a market for cars
Get a Cadillac before GM thinks “nobody” wants the CT4/5….
GM CEO Mary Barra should move to China, help Make America Great Again – and take every GM employee with you…
Lets see what China does to you when you start Killing the Chinese the way you Killed Americans.
New design languages and those 2010 head lamps are generic. Buick had a great design language best epitomize by Envision S & Chinese Enclave.
Thought the brand was reaching upmarket, challenging both Lexus and the Germans now that Cadillac is more expensive; instead, GM seems to be chasing VW with a Opel/Saturn styling redux!